Problem | Possible Cause | Corrective Action |
Cylinder rod will not move
Cylinder shaft speed slow while extending end retracting
1.Broken drive shaft,
2.Shipping plugs left in hydraulic hoses,
3.Set screws in coupling not adjusted properly.
4, Loose shaft coupling.
5.Gear sections damaged.
6.Damaged relief valve.
7, Hydraulic lines blocked. 8, Incorrect oil level.
g.Damaged or blocked directional valve.
t.Gear sections damaged.
2.Excessive pump inlet vacuum.
3, Slow engine speed.
4.Damaged relief valve.
5.Incorrect oil level.
6.Contaminated oil,
7.Directional valve leaking internally.
8.Internally damaged cylinder,
1.Return unit to Sears service center.
2.Disconnect hydraulic hose, remove shipping plugs, and reconnect hose.
3.Refer to adjustment secfion of this manual and adjust the couplers
4.Correct engine/pump alignment.
5.Return unit to Sears service center.
6.Return unit to Sears service center.
7.Flush and clean hydraulic system,
!8. Check oil level, Refill if necessary,
9.Return unit to Sears service center
1.Return unit to Sears service center.
2.Make certain that the pump inlet hoses are clear and unblocked. Use
short, large diameter inlet hoses.
3.Return unit to Sears service center.
4.Return unitto Sears service center.
5.Check oil level. Refill if necessary.
6.Drain oil, clean reservoir, refill, make certain oil return tube is below oil lever.
7.Return unitto Sears service center.
8.Return unitto Sears service center.
Engine | runs but wood will not sprit, or | 1, Small gear section damaged. | |||||
splits too slowly |
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| 2. | Pump check valve leaking. | |||
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| 3. Excessive vacuum in pump inlet, | |||
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| 4. | Incorrect oil level. | ||
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| 5. | Contaminated oil | ||
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| 6. | Directional valve leaking internally. | ||
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| 7. | Internally damaged cylinder. | ||
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| 8. | Ovedoaded cylinder. | ||
Engine | stalls during | splitting | wood | 1. | Low horsepower/weak engine. | ||
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| 2. | Overloaded cylinder | ||
Engine | will not tum | or stalls | under low | 1, | Engine/pump misaligned. | ||
load |
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| ! 2, | Frozen or seized pump. | ||
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| 3, | Weak engine. |
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| 4. | Hydraulic lines blocked, | ||
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| 5. | Blocked | directional valve. | |
Leaking pump shaft | seal |
| 1, | Broken | drive shaft. | ||
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| 2. | Engine/pump | misaligned. | |
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| 3. | Gear sections | damaged. | |
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| 4, Poorly positioned shaft seal. | |||
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| 5. | Oil breather plugged. | ||
1.Return unit to Sears service center.
2.Return unit to Sears service center.
3.Make certain that the pump inlet hoses are clear and unblocked. Use short, large diameter inlet hoses.
4.Check oir level. Refill if necessary.
5.Drain oil, clean reservoir, refill, make certain oil return tube is below oil level.
6.Return unitto Sears service center.
7.Return unit to Sears service center.
8.Do not attempt to splitwood against the grain.
1.Return unit to Sears service center.
2.Do not attempt to splitwood against
the grain. If engine stalls repeatedly, contact Sears service center.
1.Correct alignment.
2.Return unit to Sears service center.
3.Return unit to Sears service center.
4.Flush and clean hydraulic system.
5.Return unit to Sears service center
1.Return unit to Sears service center.
2.Correct alignment.
3.Return unit to Sears service center.
4.Return unit to Sears service center.
5.Make certain reservoir is properly vented.
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